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What happens to a circuit when the switch is off?

A

The circuit is complete

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B

The circuit is now an open circiut

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C

Electricity flows continuously

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D

Electricity flows discontinuously

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Solution

The correct option is B The circuit is now an open circiut
When the circuit switch is off, no electricity will flow and then the circuit is called an open circuit. Electricity will not flow in open circuit.

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